Sponge Guide

UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • blue
  • gray
  • pink-lilac
  • cream

Morphology:

  • fan
  • tube
  • vase

Consistency:

  • tough

Sample Locations:

  • Bahamas
  • Martinique
  • Netherland Antilles
  • Saint Lucia

Callyspongia plicifera

Notes: Iridiscent blue vases; when not iridiscent, creamy orange. Surface characteristically convoluted.

Author Reference: (Lamarck, 1814)

 

Link: World Porifera Database